Your beliefs, values, and emotions play a crucial role in how you parent. It can be helpful to consider how your background and personal experiences have shaped your parenting style. By recognizing any underlying fears, biases, or misconceptions, you can make informed decisions that are best for your child.
We’ve prepared a downloadable worksheet to guide you through this self-reflection process. As you go through each prompt, take your time to fully engage with the questions and jot down your responses.
Remember, there are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers here. The goal is not to judge or critique yourself, but to develop a deeper understanding of your own perspective.
Complete the Exercise: “Reflecting on Individual Perspectives”
After doing this exercise, you should have some ideas on how to answer these questions:
As you gain clarity about your own perspective, you’ll be better equipped to understand and empathize with your co-parent’s perspective. This understanding lays the foundation for more effective communication, collaboration, and alignment in your co-parenting efforts.
After you’ve completed the reflective exercise, we encourage you to keep this worksheet handy. As you progress through the rest of the course, you may gain new insights that give you a deeper understanding of your responses.